Sports Schedules
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Wednesday, May 25
* Fry 6th Grade Field Day and Yearbook Party
* TCHS Softball Banquet, 6 p.m. Doyle
* Foundation's Kendra Scott Fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. Baybrook
* TCHS Theatre Showcase, 7 p.m. Auditorium, $5
* TCISD Ag Banquet, 7 p.m. Nessler
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Thursday, May 26
* TCHS Senior Exams - Periods 2, 6 & 7
* Levi Fry Pleasure Pier Attendance Field Trip
* Gulf Coast Imaging - scheduling Juniors for Senior Pictures during all lunches
* TCHS PALS Banquet, 6 p.m. Rosario's
* TCHS Choir Spring Sting Sing Choir Concert 7 p.m. Auditorium; $7/$10
Friday, May 27
* Levi Fry 5th Grade Field Day and Yearbook Party
* Roosevelt-Wilson 4th Grade Palm Beach Party
* Gulf Coast Imaging - scheduling Juniors for Senior Pictures during all lunches
* TCHS Choir Spring Sting Sing Choir Concert 7 p.m. Auditorium; $7/$10
Monday, May 30
* Memorial Day Holiday - all schools and offices closed
Tuesday, May 31
* TCHS Exams for 9th-11th grade Exams, Periods 5, 6 & 1
* Roosevelt-Wilson TC Water Park
* TCHS Senior Meeting, 9-11 a.m. Auditorium
* TCHS Cheer Booster Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
* Theatre Banquet, 6:30 p.m. Showboat
Wednesday, June 1
* TCHS Exams for 9th-11th grade Exams, Periods 4, 7 & 2
* TCHS Senior Meeting, 8-10 a.m. Auditorium
* Roosevelt-Wilson Awards: 3rd - 8:15 a.m.; 4th - 9:30 a.m.; 2nd - 12 p.m.; 1st - 1 p.m.
* Northside Awards: 1st - 8:30 a.m.; 3rd - 11:30 a.m.; 2nd - 12:30 p.m.; 4th - 1:45 p.m.; Class Parties
* TCHS Senior Walk at Calvin Vincent, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
* TCHS Speech & Debate Showcase, 5-8 p.m. Lecture Hall
Thursday, June 2
* TCHS Exams for 9th-11th grades, Periods 3 & 8
* TCHS Senior Practice, 8-10 a.m. Cafeteria
* Roosevelt-Wilson Kinder Graduation, 9 a.m.
* Northside Kinder Graduation, 9:30 a.m. & 4th Grade Party, 9 a.m.
* Last Day of School - Early Release
Friday, June 3
* TCHS Seniors meet in the Cafeteria at 7 p.m.
* TCHS Graduation, 8 p.m. Stingaree Stadium
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Seniors shirts on sale now Senior shirts are on sale now in the TCHS front office for $15. |
Gifts and food to be sold at Graduation Ceremony
Project Graduation 2017 will host a graduation gift table at this year's Class of 2016 Graduation Commencement. Gift items such as bouquets of roses and greeting cards will be offered. Project Grad will even be your ATM and provide cash back for the cards. Credit/debit cards and cash only can be used for payment. Booths will be located at both entrances to Sting Stadium and will open for business at 6 p.m.
TCHS Cheer Booster will host this year's graduation concession stand at the Class of 2016 Graduation Commencement on June 3. In addition to the traditional concession items such as water, sodas, popcorn, chips and candy, Chick-fil-A sandwiches will also be available for purchase.
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EIT awards given
The Elementary, Secondary and New Teachers of the Year each receive special awards through the TCISD Foundation for the Future. The Excellence in Teaching Award recognition was created in 2001 by Dan R. Dixon in honor of his brother Dr. Dennis O. Dixon, both 1962 graduates of Texas City High School. Dan wanted to recognize and reward the heroic commitment and dedication of TCISD high school teaching faculty with a cash award. He therefore established a fund to provide the cash award each year for teachers. The first recognition was made in 2002, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Dixons' 1962 graduation from TCHS. In 2006, the Excellence in Teaching Cash Award Recognition was expanded to support the addition of an Elementary Teacher of the Year. Finally, to complete the Excellence in Teaching Cash Award Program, the New Teacher of the Year award was established in 2007 and is funded by David Moss and Merrill Lynch. All of the funds are managed through the TCISD Foundation for the Future. Congratulations to Betazabeth Corral, Shone Evans and Russell Creel!
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Pre-K/Head Start enrollment June 6-9
Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start enrollment will take place June 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center, located at 1805 13th Avenue North. |
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FAQs on LMISD annexation
 If you have questions about the annexation and how it will impact your family, feel free to email TCISD. Feel free to review this list of frequently asked questions ( FAQs) to see if we have already addressed your concern. For staffing purposes, TCISD needs to know how many students will be enrolled in La Marque schools next year. Here's information on Pre-Registration.
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Summer reading projects set for TCHS While the 2015-16 school year winds down, we are also busy prepping for the 2016-17 school year. Texas City High School has just released summer reading projects for Pre-AP and AP English classes. Visit the TCHS website to see them all or click each link individually below.
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SAT and ACT for juniors
Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the SAT & ACT at least once this school year if they are planning on attending college in the fall of 2017.
Upcoming ACT Testing Dates
June 11 - Late registration
Register online
Upcoming SAT Testing Dates
June 4 - Late registration
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TCISD new student registration is 6/21
Texas City ISD "New Student" registration will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Simpson Education Support Center, located at 1700 Ninth Avenue North. This registration will only be for students who have never been enrolled in Texas City ISD or La Marque ISD. This is for any new student living in the current TCISD and LMISD. Proof of Residency for the parent/guardian will be required. Special residency situations will need to register in August. Parents must provide student's birth certificate, copy of Social Security card, immunization records, as well as last report card.
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The rain storm late last Thursday afternoon caused issues with our phone system and air conditioning units throughout the district. Thank you for your patience as we have worked through those issues.
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Debate & Journalism State Bound
By Darcie Papillion, TCHS Sting City Press
Most students are unaware of the fact that UIL is not just involved in sports, but academics as well. Students can compete in events such as mathematics, journalism, debate, ready writing, and computer science. All students attend practice competitions, known as invitationals, in order to prepare for district competition.
Once students place at the district level, they can move on to regionals and then state.
"In debate, I go to so many tournaments a year to prepare," junior Jakob Lucas said. "There are a lot of late nights and hard works, so I'm super proud to move on."
A member of the debate team has not advanced to state in over 20 years, therefore it's quite an accomplishment for Lucas.
"[I'm] proud and thankful for the people who have helped me get here," Lucas said.
Going to state for the first time is an achievement for those who have dedicated themselves to their craft.
"I think working on the school's newspaper and doing extra UIL training has given me a lot of preparation, as well as experience," sophomore Allison Eastep said. "It's a great feeling seeing all of it pay off in competition."
Moving on to state will take an extra amount of preparation, as the competition gets tougher.
"I am going to rewrite my arguments from rounds at regionals," Lucas said. "I also will prepare evidence to counter common arguments from my opponents. It is hard work, and I have to read a lot of philosophy, but it is fun and worth it."
Eastep and Lucas will be traveling to state competition at the University of Texas at Austin on May 23.
"I feel very excited going to state, and just hope I'm able to do my best when representing TCHS," Eastep said.
Editor's Note: Both Jakob and Allison competed this week. While they did not place in the competition, they are both considered top 12 in the state for conference 5A.
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Photo by Nate Branch, TCHS Sting City Press
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Kona Ice donates to TCISD as "give back"
Kona Ice, who services many of the Texas City ISD athletic events, recently presented a "Give Back" check to the TCISD Athletic Department. Theresa Kashuda with Kona Ice is pictured with Athletic Director Leland Surovik with a rebate check for $2,732. This is a percentage of their profits made during the fall and winter athletic events where the colorful Kona Ice trucks are very visible. Kona Ice has been involved in the "Give Back" program with not only TCISD but many of the area school district through Mrs. Kashuda's business. Thank you, Kona Ice.
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Kendra Scott fundraiser rescheduled  Kendra Scott at Baybrook Mall is having a Kendra Gives Back Party on May 25 to benefit the TCISD Foundation for the Future. Shop anytime between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the store or call in your order and Kendra Scott will donate 20% of sales to the Foundation to benefit students and teachers. There will be a Kendra Scott raffle during that time at the store.
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TCHS Choir presents "Our Greatest Hits" Don't miss the talented Texas City High School Choir students as they perform in their popular annual Spring Sting Sing Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. at TCHS. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.
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Staff Stars named for 2015-2016
Annually, Texas City ISD names its Staff Stars. These are the employees of the year. The 2015-2016 Staff Stars are as follows: Paraprofessional of the Year: Terri Whitten from Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center; Nutrition Services Employee of the Year: Michael Littles from Calvin Vincent; Custodial Services Employee of the Year: Daniel Lowth, Levi Fry Intermediate; Maintenance Employee of the Year: Ignacio Fuentes; Transportation Services Employee of the Year: Tony Aguilar; Professional Support Staff of the Year: Dottie Williams, Levi Fry; New Teacher of the Year: Russell Creel of Blocker Middle School; Elementary Teacher of the Year: Betzabeth Corral of Northside; Secondary Teacher of the Year: Shone Evans of Texas City High School; Administrator of the Year: Debbie Ferguson of Roosevelt-Wilson; Elementary Principal of the Year: Anne Anderson of Northside; and Secondary Principal of the Year: Joy Toney of Woodrow Wilson DAEP.
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Early release schedule for last day Texas City ISD will have an Early Dismissal on the last day of school, June 2, 2016. Breakfast will be provided at all schools. Sack lunches will be available for purchase for all students except PPCD since they dismiss at 10 a.m.
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| TCHS
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| Calvin Vincent
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| | Levi Fry | 8:30 a.m.
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| | Woodrow Wilson | 8:30 a.m.
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TCHS' La Roe going to Harvard program
With this year's group, Raise Your Hand Texas will have sponsored more than 900 principals to attend Harvard in the eight years of the program. Raise Your Hand covers all expenses for those selected, including program tuition fees, travel, hotel and other discretionary funding - an average of about $7,500 per attendee, for a total of nearly $750,000 in sponsorships for 2016, and more than $6 million since the program's inception.
"Building strong campus leaders is one of the fastest, most effective ways to improve education for all kids in public schools across Texas," said Dr. Andre Morgan, program director for Raise Your Hand Texas. "With this year's cohort, Raise Your Hand will have sponsored more than 10 percent of all Texas principals to benefit from a rigorous weeklong program at the Harvard Leadership Institutes."
Attendees will join campus leaders from around the globe in one of the following six institutes, and engage in training and workshops led by national and international experts in the fields of education and leadership.
- National Institute for Urban School Leaders
- Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership
- Leadership: An Evolving Vision
- Closing the Achievement Gap
- Family Engagement in Education
- School Turnaround Leaders
Each Institute lasts for 5-7 days, between June 6 and July 28, 2016.
Congratulations, Ms. La Roe!
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2016 Graduation reminders for seniors
 Texas City High School Class of 2016 is happily counting down the days until graduation night. Here are some graduation reminders for parents of seniors regarding graduation practices, arrival time, appropriate dress and the District's rain plan.
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Register now for TCISD sports camps
District Sports Camps are now accepting applications for summer. Sports Camps are all run by our professional coaching staff. Download the enrollment forms and return them to the Athletic Office with payment. Details for each camp are on the flyers. The grade levels in parentheses are for the grade children will be in for the 2016-17 school year.
Boys - June 6-8
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Sincerely,
Melissa Tortorici
Director of Communications Texas City ISD |
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